Rush is making it easier to talk to a specialist. On Demand Virtual Specialty Care offers same- or next-day virtual appointments with advanced practice providers. This new service allows us to provide convenient care with the nationally ranked Rush specialty teams you trust.
On Demand Virtual Specialty Care offers access to experts in urology, ENT, cardiology and dermatology.
Appointments are available to patients living in Illinois only.
Care where you are
Whether you’re looking for a second opinion, have questions about new symptoms or need help with an existing problem, you will be able to schedule your On Demand Virtual Specialty Care appointment online.
Here’s how it works:
- You may answer questions about your health as part of the scheduling process.
- Complete the questions, then select an available appointment time.
- When it’s time for your appointment, simply log on to MyChart or the My RUSH app.
- Join the video chat on your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Through On Demand Virtual Specialty Care, providers can write a prescription and send to your local pharmacy, order medical tests and blood work, and provide second opinions about medical tests or treatments. If you do need an in-person appointment, the provider will work with you to make sure you’re seen quickly at a convenient Rush location.
What conditions are treated with On Demand Virtual Specialty Care?
On Demand Virtual Specialty Care connects you with specialists in:
- Skin and hair (dermatology)
- Acne, anti-aging skin care, dandruff, male hair loss, rosacea
- Ear, nose and throat (ENT)
- Recurring sinus infections, stuffy nose, laryngitis (sore throat), snoring, allergies
- Heart and vascular (cardiology)
- Heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, second opinion for diagnosed heart problem
- Urinary and sexual health (urology)
- Erectile dysfunction, infertility, low testosterone, premature ejaculation, recurrent stones, recurrent urinary tract infection, frequent urination, second opinion for diagnosed urinary problem
About Rush
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. Rush comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Rush Health, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College.
Rush University Medical Center is ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the nation. Rush programs nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report include cancer (45th), cardiology and heart surgery (33rd), ENT (45th), gastroenterology and GI surgery (21st), orthopedics (6th), and neurology and neurosurgery (No. 3 in the U.S. and best in Chicago).
